NEW CRESCENT were quickly out of the blocks in their clash with Everton Stewards as some superb football sliced through the home side’s defence.

Their early domination was rewarded on 14 minutes when Ian Bagot opened the scoring from close range after a cross was spilled by the Everton goalkeeper.

The Blues came back into the game in search of an equaliser but were denied by stout defending from new signing Kent and captain Boner.

A 2-0 success was finally sealed on 84 minutes when a cross from Bright was met by a header from Janny.

Man-of-the-match in New Crescent’s win was Lee.

A double from J Bellis saw The Crown home 2-1 against Premier Electrics, who replied through Conway.

Collins also netted twice for Wavertree United against fellow strugglers Speke Wanderers, but his efforts proved insufficient as goals from Mullis, Devine and Martin earned the away side a 3-2 decision and their first win of the campaign.